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Hans India
12 hours ago
- Climate
- Hans India
PJP Dam Maintains Stable Water Levels as Monsoon Arrives
Gadwal: The Priyadarshini Jurala Project (PJP) Dam, an essential water resource in southern Telangana, has reported stable water levels and moderate inflows as of 6:00 AM on June 20, 2025, according to official data from the irrigation department. Current Water Levels and Capacity The current water level stands at 317.440 metres (1,041.470 feet), just 1.076 metres below the Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 318.516 metres. The dam has a gross storage capacity of 7.535 TMC and a live storage capacity of 3.828 TMC. At present, the live capacity utilisation is approximately 50.8%, indicating a robust water reserve as the monsoon season commences. Inflows and Outflows The dam is currently experiencing a balanced inflow and outflow strategy, with total inflows recorded at 46,674 cusecs and total outflows at 44,776 cusecs. It is noted that nearly all incoming water is being allocated to various lift irrigation schemes and downstream needs. Details of Outflows Of the total outflows, the breakdown includes: - Spillway Discharge: 7,124 cusecs - Power House Utilisation: 35,366 cusecs - Evaporation Losses: 65 cusecs Drawals for lift irrigation schemes are as follows: - Nettampadu Lift Irrigation Scheme: 1,500 cusecs - Bhima Lift-I: 406 cusecs - Koilsagar Lift: 315 cusecs Importantly, there were no recorded drawals from the Left Main Canal (LMC), Right Main Canal (RMC), parallel canal, or Bhima Lift-II, suggesting the completion of sowing activities or a strategic approach to conserve water ahead of anticipated monsoon inflows. The current operational framework of the PJP Dam demonstrates a well-managed water release policy, effectively supporting both hydropower generation and agricultural irrigation without unnecessary wastage. As monsoon rains continue to enhance inflow patterns, the management of PJP Dam is crucial in supporting agriculture, sustaining power production, and ensuring regional water security. Ongoing monitoring will be essential in the forthcoming weeks to address any potential flood risks or changes in irrigation demands.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Climate
- Hans India
PJP Dam Records Heavy Inflows; Power Generation Peaks with 34,772 Cusecs Discharge
Gadwal: As per the latest data recorded at 9:00 PM on June 14, 2025, the Priyadarshini Jurala Project (PJP) Dam in Jogulamba Gadwal district has witnessed a significant rise in water levels and is currently operating with substantial inflows and power generation activity. According to the official water level report: Water Level: 317.190 meters (1,040.650 feet) Gross Storage Capacity: 7.060 TMC Live Storage: 3.353 TMC Full Reservoir Level (FRL): 318.516 meters (1,045 feet), with a gross capacity of 9.657 TMC Inflows and Outflows: Inflow into the reservoir: 15,000 cusecs Total Outflow: 36,656 cusecs Outflow distribution is as follows: Power House Discharge: 34,772 cusecs Evaporation Loss: 69 cusecs Nettampadu Lift Irrigation Scheme: 1,500 cusecs Koilsagar Lift Irrigation Scheme: 315 cusecs No water was released through: Spillway gates (Nil) Bhima Lift-I & II (Nil) Left and Right Main Canals (LMC & RMC) (Nil) RDS Link Canal & Parallel Canal (Nil) Other Drawals (Nil) The power house is actively generating electricity, with the majority of the water outflow directed towards this purpose. The evaporation loss remains minimal at 69 cusecs. While the inflows have picked up to 15,000 cusecs due to upstream rains, the dam still has space for additional water before reaching its Full Reservoir Level. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and precautionary measures are in place to manage further inflows efficiently. Irrigation department officials confirmed that downstream irrigation requirements are being met, primarily through lift irrigation schemes, while no canal-based releases have been made as of now. Residents along the riverbanks have been advised to remain alert and follow instructions from local authorities as weather conditions evolve.
